Chemical Engineer IIResearch & Development * Berkeley, CA * Full time * On-site

Form Energy; St. Catharines; On-site; USD 97,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of energy technology! As a Chemical Engineer, you'll play a vital role in developing battery products, working on electrolyte systems, and contributing to a culture of safety and innovation. This is an extraordinary opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to transforming the energy landscape with cutting-edge technology. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to employee well-being, this is the perfect place for passionate individuals ready to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Stock Options

100% Medical, Dental, and Vision Premiums

12 Weeks Paid Leave for New Parents

Generous Vacation Policies

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fluids related work, battery experience is a plus.
• Experience in laboratory safety when working with hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to electrolyte cost down roadmap and drive cross-functional agreement.
• Collaborate to update DFMEA for new products and address risks.

Skills

Laboratory Safety

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We're revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what's possible, we're giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a "Best Invention", MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company To Watch", and Fast Company as "One of the Next Big Things In Tech". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Trial production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you've come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Chemical Engineer to make our battery product into a reality via one of the active material components: the electrolyte. This role reports into our Product Electrochemical Performance team. As part of our team, you will work on the at-scale electrolyte system in partnership with the Systems Design and Systems Controls teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

What you'll do:

1. Contribute to electrolyte cost down roadmap. Drive cross-functionally agreement across Supply Chain and R&D on the top opportunities for cost down.
2. Contribute to electrolyte DFMEA. Collaborate across teams including Reliability, Electrolyte R&D, and Systems Mechanical Design to update DFMEA for new products and address risks.
3. Contribute to electrolyte Systems Requirements to develop key product interfaces/design needs for performance to be met.
4. Champion a culture of safety in our labs and processes

What you'll bring:

1. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant field with 3+ years of experience in fluids related work, battery specific experience is a plus
2. Demonstrated experience in laboratory safety when working with hazardous materials
3. Ability to drive progress in a cross functional team setting
4. Excellent communication and organizational skills

#LI-Onsite

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America's energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.

Compensation Range: $97.2K - $120.6K